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Bibisara: "A bit unlucky... I will come back stronger!"

Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva commented on the result of the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in her Telegram channel. Bibisara thanked the fans for their support and noted her readiness for the next Candidates.

04.15 18:38

Candidates Concluded: Sindarov Scores Record 10 Points

The 14th and the final day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 14 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov scored 6 wins and 8 draws to win the tournament with 10/14 points. Sindarov is 1.5 points ahead of the runner-u...

04.15 17:39

Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026

The 14th and the final day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 14 rounds, Vaishali Rameshbabu scored 5 wins and 7 draws to win the tournament with 8.5/14 points. Rameshbabu is 0.5 points ahead ...

04.15 17:19

Anish Giri: "Winning Candidates Tournaments is not easy... Even Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the cycle!"

Dutch GM Anish Giri discussed the difficulty of playing in Candidates Tournaments in an interview with FIDE. Giri says he had chances to win, calls the tournament difficult, and notes Magnus Carlsen's withdrawal from the World Championsh...

04.15 17:01

“You will definitely bring the world crown home. I believe in you!” — President of Uzbekistan Congratulates Sindarov

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke by phone with Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov on April 14. Mirziyoyev congratulated Sindarov on his victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, and stated that he believes in Javokhir’s w...

04.15 15:34

MVL: “It's on you if you don't know Sindarov by now…” 1

French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his thoughts on Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov. Maxime talks about how he spotted Sindarov's potential in 2021, and notes his playing strength.

04.15 14:36

Nepo: “Sindarov had points brought to him on a silver platter...”

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi commented on Sindarov's victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Ian says the intrigue was lost in the sixth round of 14, and notes Javokhir's performance.

04.15 13:52

Haik Martirosyan Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on April 14 1

Armenian GM Haik Martirosyan scored 10 points with 10 wins to win Titled Tuesday on April 14. Runner-up Sina Movahed won 9 times, drew once and lost once, which led him to finish second with 9.5 points.

04.14 18:44

Women's Candidates Day 13: Six Players to Fight for The Win

The 13th day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 13 rounds, two players share the lead with 7.5 points each, with Bibisara Assaubayeva leading on tiebreaks.

04.14 18:08

“My Champion!” — Bibisara Assaubayeva on Sindarov’s Victory

Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva posted a photo with Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov on her Telegram channel on April 14. Bibisara congratulated Sindarov on his victory at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.

04.14 17:47

“It wasn’t that easy... but it was close enough to an easy draw” — Sindarov On The Decisive Game

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov commented on the decisive game against Dutch GM Anish Giri in Round 13 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Sindarov says he prepared well for it, and expresses his happiness at winning the tournament.

04.14 17:32

"Yakubboev told me in advance he wouldn't shake my hand..." — Harika Dronavalli

Indian GM Harika Dronavalli commented on the situation with Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev at the 2026 Grenke Chess Open. Harika explains that Yakubboev warned her in advance that he wouldn't be able to shake her hand, and notes that Nodirb...

04.14 16:34

Javokhir Sindarov Wins Candidates Tournament 2026 Early

The 13th day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 13 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov scored 6 wins and 7 draws to win the tournament early with 9.5/13 points. Sindarov is 2 points ahead of the runner-up Anish G...

04.14 15:41

Nihal Sarin: "I think it's a very good decision for Gukesh to just take a break..."

Indian GM Nihal Sarin shared his thoughts on his games with World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju at the 2026 Menorca Open. Sarin says he doesn't like playing against friends and, notes Gukesh's withdrawal from Grand Chess Tour tournaments.

04.14 14:15

Javokhir Sindarov's Games Broadcast on Billboards in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan-based advertising marketplace Geomotive is broadcasting Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov's games at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on electronic billboards in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.

04.13 19:22